ARRL's Midwest Division is comprised of four US States, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.

All directions provided here are general to say the least. We anticipate that you know your regions highways and byways better than us. In all cases, you might want to check your favorite online map service to learn the best route from where you are starting from.

If it helps, Sedalia is located at the Junction of US-65, which runs north and south through Missouri, and US-50 which runs east and west across the state. Both highways are considered major roads and are well maintained.

If traveling from Eastern Nebraska, it is recommended that you cross into Iowa, and pick up Interstate 29. Follow Interstate 29 South to Kansas City, where you will pick up Interstate 435. Travel East - South on Interstate 435 to the Junction of Interstate 70. Travel East on Interstate 70 to US-65. Exit south on US-65 and travel about 20 Miles to Sedalia.

If traveling from Western Nebraska, (Anywhere West of Lincoln.) Make your way to Lincoln. At Lincoln, pick up Nebraska Route 2. Travel east on Route 2 through Nebraska City, crossing into Iowa where you will pick up Interstate 29. Follow Interstate 29 South to Kansas City, where you will pick up Interstate 435. Travel East - South on Interstate 435 to the Junction of Interstate 70. Travel East on Interstate 70 to US-65. Exit south on US-65 and travel about 20 Miles to Sedalia.

Coming From Iowa:

Coming From Far Central or Eastern Iowa:
Make your way to the area of Des Moines where you will pick up US Route 65. Travel South for roughly 260 Miles on US-65 into Missouri, crossing I-70, and arriving at Sedalia, Missouri.

Coming From Far Western Iowa:

Pick up Interstate 29. Follow Interstate 29 South to Kansas City, where you will pick up Interstate 435. Travel East - South on Interstate 435 to the Junction of Interstate 70. Travel East on Interstate 70 to US-65. Exit south on US-65 and travel about 20 Miles to Sedalia.

Coming From Kansas:

Generally speaking, find your way to Interstate 70 or Interstate 35, and travel East toward Kansas City. Once you arrive in the Kansas City Metro Area you'll have one of two options. See the Coming from Kansas City article below.

Coming From Missouri:

Coming from Northern Missouri:
Make your way to US-65 then travel South on US-65 to Sedalia.

Coming from Southwest Missouri:
Take Interstate 44 East to Springfield where you will pick up US-65. Travel 116 miles North on US-65 to Sedelia.

Coming from St Louis or Columbia, Missouri:
Travel West on Interstate 70 to US-65. Exit south on US-65 and travel about 20 Miles to Sedalia.

Coming from Kansas City, Missouri (You have Two Options):

Option 1: Travel East on Interstate 70 to US-65. Exit south on US-65 and travel about 20 Miles to Sedalia.

Option 2: Interstate 435 travels in a complete circle around the Metro Kansas City Area from both Kansas and Missouri. Take Interstate 435 from your location to the Southeast part of the circle. (This is known locally as "The Grandview Triangle.") From I-435, take Interstate 470 East. In the area of Lee's Summit, watch for the exit to US-50 East. Take US-50 East and travel about 67 Miles to Sedalia.